Canada

Canada

Region

Americas • North America

Capital

Ottawa

The flag of Canada is composed of a red vertical band on the hoist and fly sides and a central white square that is twice the width of the vertical bands. A large eleven-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square.

The flag of Canada is composed of a red vertical band on the hoist and fly sides and a central white square that is twice the width of the vertical bands. A large eleven-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square.

Population
38,005,238
Area
9,984,670 km²
Time Zone
UTC-08:00 + 5 more
Top-Level Domain
.ca

About Canada

Canada is a country located in Americas, specifically in the North America region. Its capital city is Ottawa. With a population of 38,005,238, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 9,984,670 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 3.81 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Canada include English and French.

The currency used in Canada is the Canadian dollar ($), .

Canada is a member of the United Nations.

In Canada, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country spans across 6 different time zones, from UTC-08:00 to UTC-03:30 time zones.

Canada shares its borders with 1 country: United States, .

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Canada

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Ottawa
  • Continent: North America
  • Native Name: Canada
  • Demonym: Canadian
  • Top Level Domain: .ca
  • Calling Code: +1
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Sunday

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